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Slavonia is the
broad, fertile plain which stretches eastward from Croatia’s capitol city Zagreb to the
border between Croatia and Hungary. The people in this part of Croatia delight in singing
while they dance. The lyrics of their songs are often humorous; the subject matter is
usually love, dancing, or village life. Most Slavonian dances are done in a closed or open
circle, but couple and trio dances are also known. The dances are generally quick in tempo
and exuberant or playful in mood. The dances in this suite are accompanied by a typical
Slavonian tamburica band, consisting of prim and brač (melody
instruments similar to a mandolin), bugarija (a guitar-like rhythm instrument) and
bass. |
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